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Common questions/problems:
Q. The program asks me for a userid and password. What do I do?
A. Default userid is USER1 and password is PASS1. Registered users receive
an administrator program that lets you set up individual user ID's,
as well as security restrict certain options to protect the integrity
of the database, as well as prevent abuse.
Q. When I go into some screens it goes to another screen that says
"Action: Record will be added". Why does it do that?
A. The first time you access a database, if the database is completely empty,
it goes to the screen to add information automatically. If you don't want
to add information, just depress "ESC" to back out.
Q. How often do you come up with new versions?
A. As this is a new program it is difficult to say, but based on our other
products, we have been releasing upgraded versions several times per
year. Our registered users receive notification about new versions, bug
fixes, etc. Also we are fast approaching the point where we will only be
offering the upgrades to registered users, and not issuing evaluation
copies. This means that registered users have knowledge of and access to
the latest versions, as well as utilities to make more specialized reports,
improve file management, convert other file types, many other features,
as well as support services.
Also, these utilities will not be distributed as shareware, and will
ONLY be available to registered users.
Q. The program MAIL is over 562 K bytes. How can I run this on a 640K
machine?
A. The program uses "embedded overlays". This means that the program is
broken up into several "modules" that are only loaded into main memory
from disk when needed, into a single shared "overlay area". This reduces
the main memory requirement to less than 440K.
Q. How are "embedded overlays" different?
A. Embedded overlays put all the individual modules in one big ".EXE" file,
rather than individual files.
We use embedded overlays to give you maximum flexibility, using minimum
main memory space (ram cram), and minimum disk space.
Q. I've looked for other packages, and yours is unique. How can yours
be so inexpensive?
A. We don't have the marketing costs that the big software companies have, and
are a small company.
Q. Why do you encrypt the user and customer database files?
A. The reason for encrypting the user file is for overall system security,
but the customer database file is to protect security of your customer
information database.
Q. What happens if I need technical support?
A. All registered users are given a telephone number to receive technical
support. We also publish technical bulletins to answer commonly asked
questions and problems.
Q. How much disk space should I allow for?
A. That depends on the size of your company and the amount that you use
each feature. We would recommend as a MINIMUM 1 MB, and preferably
2-3 MB.
Q. What other programs do you offer as shareware?
A. The only other program packages that we are presently offering as
Shareware is the "Corporate Information Manager" package. This
has a LAN/Multi-user as well as a standalone/laptop version,
and is used by many companies, including several "Fortune 500's"
to improve communication and productivity. If you would like to receive
an evaluation copy, please fill out the form at the end of this file.
Q. What programs are you planning or developing?
A. We are working on a sales tracking system, as well as a friendly E-Mail
system. These are scheduled to be released during the first half of
1992.
Q. What if I want a custom version, or special reports?
A. We do program customization, and our rates are very reasonable. As our
programs "source code" and security systems are proprietary, we do not
release our source code to anyone.
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Request for evaluation copy
Corporate Information Manager-LAN/Multi-user/network version
Name:______________________ Company:_______________________
Address:____________________________________________________
City:__________________ State:________________ Zip code/Postal code:_________
Telephone:________________________ Country:______________________
Number of copies requested ______ at $10.00 (US) per copy.
Amount enclosed: $___________
Format: 3 1/2"________ 5 1/4"(360K)_______ 5 1/4"(1.2 Meg)________
You will be sent a copy of the latest evaluation version of the LAN/Multi-user/
Network version of the product. This is NOT registration, and will not entitle
you to the benifits of registration. If you choose to register, the $10.00
will be credited to the registration fee.
Mail to: Online Resources
P.O. Box 1034
Concord, CA 94522 USA
Comments:__________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Suggestion for enhancements:_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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Request for evaluation copy
Corporate Information Manager/Standalone/laptop version
Name:______________________ Company:_______________________
Address:____________________________________________________
City:__________________ State:________________ Zip code/Postal code:_________
Telephone:________________________ Country:______________________
Number of copies requested ______ at $10.00 (US) per copy.
Amount enclosed: $___________
Format: 3 1/2"________ 5 1/4"(360K)_______ 5 1/4"(1.2 Meg)________
You will be sent a copy of the latest evaluation version of the standalone/
laptop version of the product. This is NOT registration, and will not entitle
you to the benifits of registration. If you choose to register, the $10.00
will be credited to the registration fee.
Mail to: Online Resources
P.O. Box 1034
Concord, CA 94522 USA
Comments:__________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Suggestion for enhancements:_______________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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